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  • After PM Modi’s Address To Nation, Pakistani Drones Sighted Over Several Locations In India, Including Northern Command Of Indian Army: Reports (VIDEO)

    After PM Modi’s Address To Nation, Pakistani Drones Sighted Over Several Locations In India, Including Northern Command Of Indian Army: Reports (VIDEO)

    May 12, 2025

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Moments after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation, Pakistani drones were reportedly spot at 10 locations in India, including Jalandhar, Pathankot, Samba and Kathua. An immediate blackout was enforced in these areas on Monday.

  • Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra 22nd Martyrdom Day: Lt Gen YK Joshi Flies Over Batra Top to Pay Tribute to Kargil War Hero on His Balidan Diwas

    Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra 22nd Martyrdom Day: Lt Gen YK Joshi Flies Over Batra Top to Pay Tribute to Kargil War Hero on His Balidan Diwas

    Jul 7, 2021

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Indian Army observed the 22nd martyrdom day of the 1999 Kargil War hero Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra. To commemorate the “Balidan Dias” of Captain Batra, Lt Gen YK Joshi, the Commander of the Northern Command, flew over Batra Top in Sukhoi 30 MKI and paid tribute to his comrade.

  • Nikita Kaul, Wife of Pulwama Martyr Major Vibhuti Dhoundiyal, Joins Indian Army as Lieutenant During POP Held at OTA Chennai

    Nikita Kaul, Wife of Pulwama Martyr Major Vibhuti Dhoundiyal, Joins Indian Army as Lieutenant During POP Held at OTA Chennai

    May 29, 2021

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Two years after Major Vibhuti Dhoundiyal laid down his life while fighting terrorists, his wife Nikita Kaul joined the Indian Army. After the Passing out Parade at Officers Training Academy in Chennai. Lt Nikita Kaul said Major Dhoundiyal is always going to be part of his life and Army Commander Northern Command Lt Gen YK…

  • Lt Gen Harinder Singh, Former Fire And Fury Corps Commander, Takes Over as 50th IMA Commandant

    Lt Gen Harinder Singh, Former Fire And Fury Corps Commander, Takes Over as 50th IMA Commandant

    Nov 14, 2020

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Lieutenant General Harinder Singh on Saturday took over as the 50th Commandant of the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. After assuming the charge, Lt Gen Harinder Singh paid his tribute to the Martyrs at the War Memorial in a solemn ceremony recognising their supreme sacrifice for the nation. In his last appointment, Lt Singh served…

  • Col Navjot Singh Bal, Shaurya Chakra Awardee, Loses Battle to Cancer; Parents Stuck in Gurugram Due to Coronavirus Lockdown

    Col Navjot Singh Bal, Shaurya Chakra Awardee, Loses Battle to Cancer; Parents Stuck in Gurugram Due to Coronavirus Lockdown

    Apr 9, 2020

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Indian Army on Thursday lost a brave officer Colonel Navjot Singh Bal. He was a former commanding officer of the 2 Para (special forces). Col Navjot Singh Bal passed away in Bengaluru Thursday morning after battling with cancer for two years. He was 39 years old and was icon for young officers.

  • Army Goodwill Schools Register 100% Pass In CBSE Class 10 Exam; Hittam Ayoub From AGS Rajouri Tops with 94.20%

    Army Goodwill Schools Register 100% Pass In CBSE Class 10 Exam; Hittam Ayoub From AGS Rajouri Tops with 94.20%

    May 8, 2019

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday announced the results of Class 10 exams. Army Goodwill Schools run by the Indian Army performed outstandingly in the Class 10th CBSE board exams. Hittam Ayoub from AGS Rajouri topped with 94.20 percent.

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